EXHIBIT 3: MINIMUM GRADIENT STANDARDS FOR STREET DESIGN
Street
Maximum Gradient
Minimum Gradient
Clear Sight Distance
Arterial thoroughfare*
5%
0.25%
500 feet
Primary and parkways*
5%
0.25%
300 feet
Secondary
5%
0.25%
200 feet
Section and half section line
5%
0.25%
200 feet
Local
6%
0.25%
150 feet
Cul-de-sac
6%
0.25%
150 feet
Marginal access
6%
0.25%
200 feet
In Business districts
2%
0.25%
500 feet
 
Note:*   Minimum standards for these streets shall be as indicated or as determined by the Plan Commission and the County Highway Supervisor.
(Ord. 466, Appendix: Minimum Street Design Standards, passed 5-11-98)